Grandma’s Lemon Bars
A delightful balance of tart and sweet, these lemon bars evoke nostalgia with each bite, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Mix together the flour and powdered sugar.
- Cut in softened butter until crumbly.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust evenly.
- Return to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool before dusting generously with powdered sugar.
Notes
For a special touch, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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